Hyundai Grand i10

Hyundai Grand i10 Review

2017 Hyundai Grand i10 launched with starting price of Rs. 4.58 lakh

February 7, 2017: HMIL, the Indian arm of Korean car maker Hyundai Motors has launched the 2017 Grand i10 in Indian car market with starting price of Rs. 4.58 lakh for petrol variant and Rs. 5.68 lakh for diesel variant. Along with bunch of cosmetic changes the new Grand i10 empowers new diesel engine configuration of 1.2 litre diesel engine replacing the existing 1.1 litre diesel engine.

Hyundai to Name Facelift Grand i10 as Grand i10 Prime

January 12, 2017: According to reports emerging in cyber world HMIL, the Indian alliance of Korean car maker will name the facelift version of Gand i10 hatchback as Grand i10 Prime, by which it is sold in International car market. The facelift version of Grand i10 is slated for launch sometimes during the month of February this year and will undergo various cosmetic upgrades with existing engine configurations.

Special Edition of Grand i10 to launch in April

March 30, 2016: According to reports HMIL the Indian arm of Korean car maker Hyundai Motors is going to launch the Special Edition of its hatchback Grand i10 Indian car market for celebrating the successful existence of twenty years in Indian car market. Under the hood special edition will continue the existing engine configuration in both petrol and diesel variants and will receive some cosmetic updates like special floor mats, parcel tray, seat covers, sport pedals, and door sil plates.

Hyundai Grand i10 scores zero in Latin NCAP test

September 15, 2015: It is reported that Hyundai Grand i10 from Korean car maker has failed in Latin NCAP tests conducted recently in Latin. The hatchback failed to score zero stars in offering protection to adult occupants and could score only two stars in offering child protection. The unit of Grand i10 that was tested missed the features like airbags, ISOFIX seat anchorages and ESC equipment. The unit tested was recently offered in Argentina.

First anniversary of Grand with ‘SportZ Edition’

September 3, 2014: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country’s largest exporter and the second-largest car manufacturer; celebrating the first anniversary of Grand i10, today introduced its ‘SportZ Edition’. Launched in September 2013, Grand has over 1.1 lakh happy owners in India and has won the prestigious Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY 2014) and numerous awards.

LPG variant introduced in Hyundai Grand i10

July 8, 2014: HMIL has introduced the LPG variant in its recent hatchback Grand i10 in Indian car market with starting price of Rs. 4.92 lakh (ex-showroom price) for solid color followed by Rs. 4.96 lakh (ex-showroom price) for metallic color. The PLPG variant is energized with 1.0 litre VTVT engine which is also offered in its sibling Eon developing the power of 68 bhp and torque of 92Nm.

1 lakh units of Hyundai Grand i10 sold in Indian car market

July 4, 2014: Korean car maker Hyundai Motors has achieved one more milestone in its journey in Indian car market. The Indian alliance HMIL of Hyundai Motors has succeeded in selling out 1 lakh units of another hatchback Grand i10 in Indian car market. The hatchback was launched in September 2013 and with its launch it earned huge popularity among the buyers in India. The car also succeeded in grabbing most of the prestigious auto industry awards including Indian car of the year 2014.

Grand i10 Sport Special Edition launched in Germany

July 4, 2014: With an objective to lure young car enthusiasts towards its highly acclaimed hatchback Grand i10 Hyundai Motors has launched the special edition of Grand i10 codenamed as Grand i10 Sport Special Edition in German car maker. The edition has been specifically launched for Germany and continues the same existing engine configuration. It however is blessed with various cosmetic changes on exteriors and interiors of the hatchback.

LPG variant offered in Hyundai Grand i10

July 3, 2014: Korean car maker Hyundai Motors has silently added LPG variant equipped with 1.0 litre Kappa petrol engine in its highly acclaimed hatchback Grand i10. The LPG variant has been offered in Magna trim of Grand i10 and has been offered with price tag of Rs. 4.96 lakh (ex-showroom price in New Delhi). The engine empowered in LPG Grand i10 is Euro V compliant 998cc Kappa petrol engine with Dual VTVT technology. The engine is capable of generating the power of 68 bhp and torque of 94Nm and would be coated with five speed manual gearbox.

Hyundai to launch Grand i10 in Australia next year

June 26, 2014: Korean car maker Hyundai Motors is going to launch the Grand i10 hatchback in Australian car market sometimes during the next year. The version of hatchback to be sold in Australia would be European version and will be launched with two engine option in petrol version.

Hyundai Grand i10 rumored to be exported

May 30, 2014: It is reported that Korean car maker is working on exporting its another successful hatchback Grand i10 launched last year in Indian car market. According to authentic reports spies have succeeded in capturing the shots of left hand driven Grand i10 being tested on Chennai roads, which is an indication of the hatchback being exported to overseas market. It is speculated that company might export the hatchback to various European countries along with Argentina and South America where is find huge growth potential of Grand i10.

Hyundai Grand i10 gets four stars in Euro NCAP test

May 15, 2014: In the recent Euro NCAP test Hyundai Grand i10 hatchback has succeeded in scoring four star by clearing all the tests conducted to access the protection provided to passengers during sudden accidents and powerful crashes. The safety measures offered in hatchback like driver seat belt reminder, rear seat belt reminder, electronic stability control, driver set speed limitation device were found to be standard.

Hyundai Grand i10 honored as car of the year

January 15, 2013: Hyndai Grand i10 a landmark in history of Hyundai Motors has been honored as car of the year 2014 by NDTV car, apart from this HCIL also succeeded in grabbing two different awards in two more categories. With its launch Grand i10 succeeded in receiving over whelming response from customers and succeeded in making its position of top 5 best selling cars in Indian car market.

Hyundai Grand i10 grabs ICOTY Award 2014

December 19, 2013: Hyundai Grand i10 from Hyundai Motors India Ltd, which received an overwhelming response from customers after its launch couple of months ago has been honored as the most coveted Indian Car of the Year 2014 (ICOTY). As it is known that Hyundai Grand i10 set new benchmark for upcoming cars in hatchback segment by offering a car blessed with qualitative and comfort features. The ICOTY award is given by the committee consisting of Senior Editors from all leading automotive publications being published in country including Top Gear, Auto India, Motoring, Car India, Overdrive, Auto Bild, AutoX, Hindu Business Line and EVO.

Grand i10 succeeds in becoming top 5 selling car brands in India

December 5, 2013: Korean auto car maker has one more reason to proudly exhibit its achievements more loudly among the world. According to reports its recent launch Grand i10 after receiving overwhelming response from customers in Indian car market has succeeded in grabbing top position in top five car brands being sold in India.

Automatic variant of Grand i10 launched

November 8, 2013: Finally the Korean auto giant Hyundai Motors has launched automatic version of its recently launched car Grand i10 in Indian car market with price tag of Rs 5.73 lakh (ex-showroom price in Chennai). The automatic version is energized with 1.2 litre Kappa petrol engine generating the power of 79 bhp and torque of 112 Nm. The power to front wheels is transited through four speed AT box. To buy automatic version of Grand i10 buyers will be required to make the payment of Rs.10, 000 as booking amount, after which company will hand over the car to them within gap of 15 days.

Hyundai going to launch Grand i10 automatic diesel in November

October 29, 2013: Korean auto giant following its custom of launching automatic version of its highly acclaimed products is speculating to launch automatic version of recently launched Grand i10 in Indian car market by the end of November 2013. According to sources the automatic variant will be launched with price tag of Rs. 7.5 lakh, thus becoming the most luxurious hatchback car available in country at an affordable price.

With price tag of Rs. 4.29 lakh, Hyundai Grand i10 launched

September 3, 2013: With lot of speculations taking since the announcement for the launch of Grand i10, from country’s second largest passenger car manufacturing company HMIL, curtain got raised today with its launch today in Indian car market. Hyundai has launched Grand i10 in both petrol and diesel variant. The petrol variant is equipped with 1.2 litre KAPPA petrol engine and the diesel variant which is expected to deliver an average of 23 kmpl and is claimed to be the most fuel efficient variant introduced by company is empowered with recently developed 1.1 litre U2 CRDI diesel engine.

New Hyundai Grand i10 review by Expert:

Hyundai Grand i10 is the new initiative from South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motors. Hyundai Grand i10 carries the trend of its ancestor’s i10 and i20 to new heights with new enhancements and therefore it lies between both these cars. The Grand i10 has been launched in both petrol and diesel variants. It would be interested to know that unlike other Hyundai cars, Grand i10 has also been designed with eye catching and fascinating fluidic design and looks. It would not be wrong to say that design of Hyundai’s cars have played an incredible role in strengthening their market share in both Indian and as well as International market. In Indian market petrol version Grand i10 has been launched in five models, named as Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (Optional), whereas diesel models have been named as CRDi Era, CRDi Magna, CRDi Sportz, CRDi Asta and CRDi Asta (Optional).

Hyundai Grand i10 Mileage and Fuel Efficiency:

Hyundai Grand i10 Models

Mileage City

Mileage Highway

Hyundai Grand i10 Era (petrol)

14.0

16.5

Hyundai Grand i10 Magna (petrol)

14.0

16.5

Hyundai Grand i10 Sportz (petrol)

14.0

16.5

Hyundai Grand i10 Asta (petrol)

14.0

16.5

Hyundai Grand i10 Asta (O) (petrol)

14.0

16.5

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Era (diesel)

16.0

19.0

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Magna (diesel)

16.0

19.0

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Sportz (diesel)

16.0

19.0

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Asta (diesel)

16.0

19.0

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Asta (O) (diesel)

16.0

19.0

With improved style and with above mentioned fuel consumption statistics it is clear that Hyundai Grand i10 will succeed in delivering true value of money to its customers.

Hyundai Grand i10 Models and their Features:

Hyundai Grand i10 Models

Features

Hyundai Grand i10 Era (petrol)

It the basic model of Grand i10 which is energized with 1197cc engine and carries the features like air conditioner and power steering.

Hyundai Grand i10 Magna (petrol)

Unlike the basic model, Magna is also powered with same 1197 cc engine and is enriched with air conditioner, power steering and central locking system.

Hyundai Grand i10 Sportz (petrol)

Sportz also carries almost the same features like Era, like power steering, air conditioner, central locking system and of-course 1197 cc engine.

Hyundai Grand i10 Asta (petrol)

Asta is also enriched with same features as other last two models like Magna and Sports i.e., air conditioner, power steering and central locking system followed by 1197 cc engine.

Hyundai Grand i10 Asta (O) (petrol)

This is the high end model in petrol variant which is also empowered with 1197 cc engine and is blessed with air conditioner, power steering, central locking and offers optional features to buyers for instance air bag for driver, ABS and various others.

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Era (diesel)

This is basic model in diesel variant that is equipped with 1120 cc engine and blessed with features like air conditioner and power steering.

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Magna (diesel)

This is second highly priced model in diesel variant which is also equipped with 1120 cc engine and carries the features like air conditioner, power steering and central locking system.

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Sportz (diesel)

Sportz (diesel) is also empowered with 1120 cc engine and equipped with same features as adorned in CRDi Magna i.e., air conditioner, power steering and central locking system.

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Asta (diesel)

CRDi Asta is the second highest model of Grand i10 which is also equipped with 1120 cc engine and enriched with features like air conditioner, power steering and central locking system.

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Asta (O) (diesel)

CRDi Asta (O) is the high end model of Grand i10 in diesel version. Although it is also enriched with same 1120 cc engine and is blessed with same features like air conditioner, power steering and central locking system as adorned in other diesel model. But unlike Asta (O) petrol it also offers additional features to buyers to enhances the facilities on their Grand i10

Hyundai Grand i10 Colors:

The new Hyundai Grand i10 is available in given below 8 new attractive colors.

Golden Orange

Wine Red

Phantom Black

Twilight Blue

Pure White

Sleek Silver

Silky Beige

Star Dust

Hyundai Grand i10 Power, engine and performance:

As mentioned above Grand i10 has been launched in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol version is offered with option of 5 speed manual automatic transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission options. The diesel variant is available only with five speed manual gearbox. The petrol version is equipped with 1.2 litre Kappa 2 petrol engine that churns the power of 78.9 Bhp at 6000 rpm and torque of 111.7 Nm at 4000 rpm. The petrol variant will deliver an average of 14.0 kmpl in city areas and 16.5 kmpl on highway. It also integrates MPFI fuel system for sypply followed by DOHC. The diesel variant is equipped with 1.1 litre CRDi engine supported by three cylinders integrated to make it fuel efficient.

Hyundai Grand i10 Pick up and acceleration:

Hyundai has launched Grand i10 in two variants i.e., petrol and diesel with both featuring 1.2 litre Kappa petrol engine and later with 1.1 litre diesel mill. It would be interested to know that as Hyundai has equipped petrol variant of Grand i10 will same engine as equipped in i10 and i20 therefore it delivers the same pick up performance as delivered in its ancestors. As far as diesel variant is concerned as Hyundai has launched it for first time it is expected to deliver similar pick up performance as delivered by petrol variant.

Hyundai Grand i10 Interiors and Features:

It has been promoted that Grand i10 has been designed keeping in concern the expectations of generation next car drivers. And this claim seems to be true as soon as you enter inside the car. The interiors have been developed with superior quality material that has played an incredible role in enhancing the looks of interiors, with this extra space adds an additional taste to the looks of interiors. Apart from regular technical features for instance tachometer, speedometer, trip meter and fuel indicator, other features adorned in interiors include improved air conditioning system, power windows, electronic power steering wheel, enhanced music system supporting connectivity with Bluetooth, audio and phones controls mounted on steering, cooling glove box, rear parking sensors, push button start/stop function, electronic adjustable external wing mirrors followed by side turn blinkers. In simple words it can be said that interiors are similar to some high priced luxurious car.

Hyundai Grand i10 Exteriors and Features:

In simple words exteriors of Grand i10 may be defined as a masterpiece of style and feasibility. Keeping the objective of providing true value of money to customers Hyundai has designed the architecture of Grand i10. As compared to i10 and i20, Grand i10 has been blessed with additional shine as compared to other fluidic models launched by company. The front side of car has been designed with bumper colored similar to body of car supported by air dam cooling engine instantly. Apart from this handles of doors and external rear view mirror have been also colored similar to body color. The sides of Grand i10 have been decorated with designer lines and fluidic design giving this hatchback an eye grabbing look. To protect car from slight scratches and other damages a thick strip has been posted on the molding of body sides.

Safety Features in Hyundai Grand i10:

The features adorned in Grand i10 include fog lamps, anti-breaking system, reflector lamps on the bumpers at rear side and air bags for front seaters.

Hyundai Grand i10 Driving and Handling:

Integrated with user friendly handling features Grand i10 provides as easy going handling experience to the buyers. Disc brakes have been integrated on front wheels whereas drum wheels have been integrated on rear wheels. Apart from Grand i10 Asta (O) which is the high priced variant in this segment has been equipped with anti lock braking system.

Hyundai Grand i10 Accessories:

The new Grand i10 comes with customized accessories that will enhance the driving experience of the customers. But moving ahead towards high end variants customers has option of decorating their Grand i10 with accessories of their own choice.

Hyundai Grand i10 Conclusions:

An answer to the question about the conclusion of Grand i10’s performance in simple words can be an incredible piece of work done by Hyundai Motors. With various enhanced features Grand i10 has an ability to grab attention of all car lovers.